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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.85, 795.75 and 401.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.85, 795.75 and 401.89 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.85 : 795.75 = 401.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.85/795.75 = 401.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.85x = 795.75 × 401.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.85x = 319,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,803.97/576.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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